The following awards, publications, and presentations pertain to the Personalized Adaptive Learning (PAL) initiative at the University of Central Florida (UCF). 

Awards

2023 Learning Impact Platinum Award

2023 TOPkit Workshop Best in Track Honor: Revamping PALS: Improving faculty development program for adaptive learning using data. Jessica Tojo-Raible, Baiyun Chen, Joe Lloyd, & Rebecca McNulty

2022 – WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies (WCET) Outstanding Work (WOW) Award Honorable Mentions

2022 – The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) International Distance Learning Award, Innovation in Distance Education, Gold Level

2019-2020 – APLU Adaptive Courseware for Early Success

2018 – OLC Accelerate 2018 Digital Learning Innovation Award

2017 – OLC Accelerate 2017 Best in Strand Award for Innovations, Tools, and Technologies 

Publications

• O’Sullivan, P., & Forgette, C. (2024). The Impact of Digital Learning on Minoritized and Poverty-Affected College Students: 12 Instructors’ Stories. Every Learner Everywhere.
• Cinque, A., Miller, J., Legron-Rodriguez, T., Paradiso, J. R., Lapeyrouse, N. (2024). Student perceptions of adaptive learning modules for general chemistry. In Sottilare, R. A., Schwarz, J. (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14727. Applications of Adaptive Instructional Systems. (pp. 105–115). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60609-0_8
• Paradiso, J. R., Muhs, T., & Chen, B. (2023). Merging human and non-human (system) data to describe students’ adaptive learning experience in postsecondary gateway math courses. In Sottilare, R. A., Schwarz, J. (Eds.), Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol. 14044. Applications of Adaptive Instructional Systems (pp. 325–336). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-34735-1_23  
• Dubey, A., & Barniol, P. (2023). Enhancing students’ understanding of vectors through personalized adaptive learning – IOPscience [Text]. European Journal of Physics(44). https://doi.org/doi:10.1088/1361-6404/ace826
• A. Dubey and P. Barniol, “Using the Test of Understanding of Vectors in an Algebra-Based Introductory Physics Course,” 2023 World Engineering Education Forum – Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), Monterrey, Mexico, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/WEEF-GEDC59520.2023.10343624
• Dubey, A., Chen, B., & Lloyd, J. (2023). Personalized adaptive learning in algebra-based introductory physics courses at the University of Central Florida. WCET Frontiers: https://wcet.wiche.edu/frontiers/2023/05/04/personalized-adaptive-learning-in-algebra-based-intro-physics-courses-at-ucf/
• Paradiso, J., Kono, K. G., Anderson, J., Devlin, M., Chen, B., & Bennett, J. (2023). A cross-institutional survey of the instructor use of data analytics in adaptive courses. In P. Moskal, C. Dziuban, & A. Picciano, (Eds.), Data Analytics and Adaptive Learning, Research Perspectives. Routledge.
• Hubertz, M., & Van Campenhout, R. (2022). Teaching and iterative improvement: The impact of Iistructor implementation of courseware on student outcomes. ISSN: 2189-1036. The IAFOR International Conference on Education. Hawaii 2022 Official Conference Proceedings: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2189-1036.2022.19. 
• Chen, B., Paradiso, J. R., Lloyd, J., & McNulty, R. (2022, October 3). Successes and challenges with implementing personalized adaptive learning. The Teaching Professor. https://www.teachingprofessor.com/topics/online-teaching-and-learning/successes-and-challenges-with-implementing-personalized-adaptive-learning/
• Redmon, M., Wyatt, S., & Stull, C. (2021, June). Using personalized adaptive learning to promote industry-specific language skills in support of Spanish internship students. Global Business Languages, 21, 92 – 112. DOI: 10.4079/gbl.v21.6
• Cavanagh, T., Chen, B., Lahcen, R. A., & Paradiso, J. (2020). Constructing a design framework and pedagogical approach for adaptive learning in higher education: A practitioner’s perspective. The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. 21(1). DOI: https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v21i1.4557   
• Ait Maalem Lahcen, R., & Chen, B. (2020). Adopting adaptive courseware in first year online math course to support STEM retention. In deNoyelles, A. (Ed.), Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository. Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida Center for Distributed Learning. 
• O’Sullivan, P., Voegele, J., Buchan, T., Dottin, R., Goin Kono, K., Hamideh, M., Howard, W., Todd, J., Tyson, L., Kruse, S., de Gruyter, J., & Berg, K. (2020). Adaptive Courseware Implementation: Investigating Alignment, Course Redesign, and the Student Experience. Current Issues in Emerging eLearning. 7(1).
• Chen, B., Bastedo, C., Kirkley, D., Stull, C., & Tojo, J. (2017). Designing personalized adaptive learning courses at the University of Central Florida. ELI Brief. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative 
• Bastedo, K., & Cavanagh, T. (2016). Personalized learning as a team sport: What IT professionals need to know. EDUCAUSE Review. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative

Presentations

• Cinque, A., Miller, J., Legron-Rodriguez, T., Paradiso, J. R., & Lapeyrouse, N. (2024). Student perceptions of adaptive learning modules for general chemistry. HCI International 2024.
• Hubertz, B., Lloyd, J., & Chen, B. (2024). Transform static reading into active learning with AI-powered formative assessments. UCF Faculty Center Summer Institute. May 8.
• Prucha, A., & Tartt, K. (2024). OuER story: In the interests of all. Open Ed Live. Feb. 27.
• Paradiso, J. R. (2023). The current state of adaptive learning technologies: A practitioner’s perspective. Learning Innovation Network.
• Schroeder, K. T., Tojo-Raible, J., Cook, J., & Van Campenhout, R. (2023). Teaching & learning with AI-generated courseware in science courses. Teaching & Learning with AI Conference, Orlando, FL.
• Wyatt, S., Chen, B., & Tojo-Raible, J. (2023). Romancing the Language: Modern Languages and Literatures’ Affinity for Personalized Adaptive Learning. 2023 AECT International Convention, Orlando, FL, Oct. 16-20.
• Hubertz, M., & Lloyd, J. (2023). Student Perceptions on the Efficacy of Adaptive Courseware and the Doer Effect: A tool for Active Learning and Engagement. The HCI International 2023 Conference, Copenhagen, DK, July 23-28.
• Paradiso, J., Muhs, T., & Chen, B. (2023). Merging human and non-human (system) data to describe students’ adaptive learning experience in postsecondary gateway math courses. The HCI International 2023 Conference, Copenhagen, DK, July 23-28.
• Dubey, A. & Chen, B. (2023). Teaching Introductory Physics Courses with a Personalized Adaptive Learning Courseware. 2023 USDLA National Conference, Orlando, FL, July 20.
• Dubey, A. & Chen, B. (2023). Adaptive courseware in algebra-based introductory physics courses. Florida Online Innovation Summit, Orlando, FL, Mar. 30.
• Tojo-Raible, J., Chen, B., Lloyd, J., & McNulty, R. (2023). Revamping PALs: Improving faculty development program for adaptive learning using data. TOPkit Workshop, Mar. 9. (Best in Track Honor)
• Chen, B., Paradiso, J., & Lloyd, J. (2020). A design framework for adaptive learning in higher education. 36th annual Distance Teaching & Learning Conference.
• Paradiso, J. (2020). Reducing the knowledge divide: An introduction to personalized instruction through mastery-based learning. UCF Winter Faculty Development Conference.
• Lloyd, J., Cavanagh, T., Chen, B., & Paradiso, J. (2019). Building adaptive coursework at scale: Fostering student success through an open faculty development framework. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov. 20-22. 
• Paradiso, J. (2019). Modality and space as (temporal) finite place, while adapting to learning unbounded: A practitioner’s take on building adaptive courses to enhance the traditional student experience. UCF Summer Faculty Development Conference.
• Paradiso, J. (2019). Adaptive learning: A personal(ized) journey from pilot to priority. NSU Digital Curriculum Conference.
• Paradiso, J., Cavanagh, T., Mayes, E., Norris, J., Claffey, F., Landers, C., & Chen, B. (2018). Adapting to scale: A multifaceted partnership model. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference, Orlando, FL, Nov. 13-16. 
• Stull, C. and Tojo, J. (2018). Happy little trees: Branching your content for adaptive learning. EDUCAUSE Annual Conference 2018. Denver, CO. October 30-November 2, 2018.  
• Stull, C. and Tojo, J. (2018). Personalized adaptive learning at the University of Central Florida. Sunshine State Teaching and Learning Conference. St. Pete Beach, FL. January 31-February 2, 2018. 
• Stull, C. and Tojo, J. (2017). Happy little trees: Branching your content for adaptive learning. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference. Orlando, FL. November 15-17, 2017. 
• Chen, B., Cavanagh, T., Dziuban, C., Moskal, P., Stull, C., Tojo, J., Kirkley, D., Hahs-Vaughn, D., Shaban, M., & Tidwell, C. (2017). Implementing adaptive learning: Multiple perspectives from practitioners, leadership and researchers. Online Learning Consortium Accelerate Conference. Orlando, FL. November 15-17, 2017. 
• Chen, B., Stull, C., & Tojo, J. (2017). Using adaptive learning to improve student success. 2017 UCF Summer Faculty Development Conference. Orlando, FL. May 8-11, 2017. 
• Kirkley, D., Hinkle, J. & Muhs, T. (2017). Taking a different path: Strategies for personalized adaptive teaching and learning. ELI Webinar. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative. 
• Hahs-Vaughn, D., & Stull, C. (2016). Personalizing the learning experience: Integrating adaptive elements in online courses. UCF Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching. 
• Kirkley, D. and Stull, C. (2016, February). Start here! Take the path to personalized adaptive learning. EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) Annual Meeting 2016. San Antonio, TX. February 2-4, 2016. 
• Bastedo, K., Kirkley, D., Schultze, C., & Hinkle, J. (2015, May). Adaptive learning in the 21st century: UCF pilot using Realizeit software. 2015 UCF Summer Faculty Development Conference. Orlando, FL. May 11-14, 2015. 

Additional Resources & Media Exposure

• 2024 Personalized Adaptive Learning Platforms Evaluation
• How UCF Clarified Criteria for Evaluating Adaptive Courseware
• 1EDTECH Learning Impact Report 2023
• UCF researchers study effects of personalized adaptive learning on student success
• Instructors Find Success in Adaptive Learning Teaching
• The Case for Course Redesign
• Why I Switched to OER: A Faculty Perspective
• An Intelligent Approach to Blended Learning in Intro Biology 
• UCF Faculty Focus, March 2020 
• Research publications by RITE 
• Realizeit labs 
• Adaptive beyond STEM: University of Central Florida 
• 2020 EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: Teaching & Learning Edition – Adaptive learning 
• EDUCAUSE Horizon Report: 2019 Higher Education Edition – Adaptive learning: Understanding its progress and potential 
• Four institutions win 2018 digital innovation awards for student success initiatives powered by Realizeit 
• Want to help students graduate? Make it personal 
• Driving success with differentiated learning in gateway math classes 
• This school proves that universities can be bigger and better 
• How artificial intelligence is changing teaching
• Gates Video Promotes UCF Algebra Instructor’s Adaptive-Learning Technique
• Teamwork to Seed Change: How Foreign Language Faculty at UCF Are Improving Learning Outcomes